Celebrate Neighbor Day on May 3, 2025

It’s easy to feel isolated in a fast-paced world frequently dominated by tragic headlines and polarizing viewpoints that create divisions between people. But as the weather warms and spring blooms dot the landscape, we encourage you to slow down, take a breath, and remember that we are all in this together. In celebration of Neighbor Day on Saturday, May 3, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites you to rekindle community and spread a little kindness to your neighbors near and far.  

Neighbor Day began in 1995 as a proclamation from Mayor Norm Rice as “a special day to celebrate the goodness in those around us and to reach out and strengthen our bond to each other.” Today, that seems more important than ever. We all have common ground that unites us, sometimes we just need to put forth the effort to find it. Neighbor Day is a time to spread joy by helping someone out, sparking up a conversation, or letting loved ones know that you are thinking of them.

Any kind action, big or small, strengthens community and builds a strong foundation of love and support for us all to grow. So, put down your phone, smell the flowers, and get out there and spread some love!

Need some inspiration? Here are a few easy ways to find the kind this Neighbor Day:

• Say hello to the people on your street and learn their names.
• Drop flowers or a kind note at neighbor’s mailbox/walkway.
• Host a neighborhood cleanup or community potluck.
• Buy and deliver groceries for a neighbor in need.
• Organize a game, sporting event, block party, or group art project.
• Pick up litter around your neighborhood.
• Start a Neighborhood Joy Board or outdoor art gallery.
• Help neighbors who are homebound with yard work/weeding.
• Cook a meal or make a treat for your neighbors.
• Donate materials to or create a Little Free Pantry or Little Free Library in your neighborhood.
• Organize a food drive for your local food bank.
• Download a Neighbor Day sticker below and send to a loved one.